Bulawayo’s home ownership crisis...3 400 have no title deeds
According to the director of housing and community services Dictor Khumalo’s July report houses in Iminyela, Mabuthweni and Emganwini are targeted for conversion.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
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Bulawayo’s wetlands under growing threat
It noted that wetlands located in relatively undisturbed landscapes recorded the highest ecological integrity.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Aug. 7, 2026
Councillors fret over condom shortage
Councillor Sikhululekile Moyo said the public must be alerted to the scarcity of preventative measures.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 7, 2026
Bulawayo pins hopes on investment-led economic revival
City economic development officer, Kholisani Moyo, anchored his presentation on the city’s diversified industrial base, which spans 15 critical sectors including
By Langelihle Nyathi
Jul. 30, 2026
Bulawayo challenged to justify pre-paid water meter rollout
According to the council, the initiative forms part of a broader revenue enhancement strategy as it battles mounting unpaid rates and service charges amounting to ZiG2,728 billion.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jul. 30, 2026
Disabled traders left out of Egodini relocation
The report traces the problem back to the temporary closure of Egodini for redevelopment, which forced the relocation of various informal traders operating at the terminus.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jul. 24, 2026
Council sounds alarm over rogue kombi operators
Only five operators Tshova Mubaiwa, Bulawayo City Transit Trust, Bupta Limited, Vuta Taxis and BUWTRA are authorised to provide intra-city services.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 24, 2026
Housing crisis deepens as Byo backlog grows
The report shows the waiting list continued to grow during the reporting period, increasing from 145 936 applicants in April to 146 526 in May, even as more historical records were digitised.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 20, 2026
BCC clamps down on stray dogs, illegal kitchens
The move comes as the local authority rolls out a Solid Waste Management Master Plan, a long-term strategy designed to overhaul refuse collection, curb
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 20, 2026
